ASTM_D_4910_-_D_4910M_-_08_2013.pdf

Designation:D4910/D4910M08(Reapproved 2013)Standard Tables ofBody Measurements for Children,Infant SizesPreemie to24 Months1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4910/D4910M;the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval.A superscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThese tables were developed from data published by various research organizations.This standardtakes into consideration infants growth patterns reflected in the 2002 charts for the National Centerfor Health Statistics,2the 1977 Anthropometric Study of U.S.Infants and Children conducted by theUniversity of Michigan,3AnthroKids,Anthropometric Data of Children4,and the 2000 CDC GrowthCharts for the United States.5All sudden shifts of proportion have been eliminated so as to reflect thegradual growth and development of the infant.To verify the proposed body measurements,athree-dimensional Avatar was created in the size range by Alvanon Inc.6for a visual reference and isdisplayed in the documentation.l1.Scope1.1 These tables list body measurements of infants sizes.Although these are body measurements,they can be used as abaseline in designing apparel for infants in this size range whenconsidering such factors as fabric type,ease for bodymovement,styling,and fit.1.2 These tables list body measurements for the completerange of infant sizing.1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard.The values stated ineach system may not be exact equivalents;therefore,eachsystem must be used independently of the other,withoutcombining values in any way.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:7D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Ap-parel Sizing2.2 ISO Standard:ISO 3635 Size Designation of Clothes,Definitions,andBody Measurement Procedures73.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions relating to body dimensions,refer toTerminology D5219.3.1.2 For definitions of other textile terms used in thisstandard,refer to Terminology D123.4.Significance and Use4.1 The use of the body measurement information in Tables1 and 2 will assist manufacturers in developing patterns andgarments that are consistent with the current anthropometriccharacteristics of the population of interest.This practiceshould in turn reduce or minimize consumer confusion anddissatisfaction related to apparel sizing.(Also refer to ISO3635 Size Designation Procedures.)1These tables are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textilesand are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.55 on Body Measurement forApparel Sizing.Current edition approved Oct.1,2013.Published October 2013.Originallyapproved in 1989.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D4910 08.DOI:10.1520/D4910_D4910M-08R13.2U.S.Department of Commerce,Voluntary Product Standard:Body Measure-ment for the Sizing of Childrens Apparel,NIST Publication No.PS 54172,Washington,D.C.3Available from National Center for Health Statistics.4Snyder,Lawrence,Anthropometry of Infants,Children,and Youth to Age 18,University of Michigan,May 1977.52000 CDC Growth Charts for the United States:Methods and Development,National Center for Health Statistics,Vital Health Stat,11(246),2002.6Alvanon,Inc.145 W 30thStreet,Suite 1000,New York,NY 10001.7For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.Apparatus5.1 Tape Measure,dimensionally stable and approximately1.5-cm 12-in.wide and graduated accurately in cm 116-in.5.2 Plastic Goniometer,to measure the radian(degree)ofshoulder slope.5.3 Scale,standard,calibrated,body weight type.5.4 Metal Ruler.6.Procedure6.1 General:6.1.1 For all vertical measurements and most horizontalmeasurements,subject is to be lying down flat with legsextended and foot positioned at 1.57 rad(90)to the leg.6.1.2 Take measurements over regular undergarments nor-mally worn.6.1.3 Take all measurements from the same side of the bodyfor consistency.6.1.4 Refer to Terminology D5219 for the location of allpoints to be measured.6.2 Body Measurements:6.2.1 Body WeightWeight as measured on a calibratedscale,taken with the subject in undergarments.6.2.2 Head GirthMeasure the maximum horizontal cir-cumference of the head above the ears.6.2.3 Neck B